The objective of the Mining Sector Institutional Strengthening Technical Assistance Project for Mongolia is to assist the government to develop further the policy, fiscal, legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the mining and extractive sector...
See More +The objective of the Mining Sector Institutional Strengthening Technical Assistance Project for Mongolia is to assist the government to develop further the policy, fiscal, legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the mining and extractive sector that meets the needs of government, industry, and civil society. Some of the negative impacts include: resettling this village, where over 200 households live and the majority possess the land license will cause high financial and implementation risks and pressure. Thus it is priority to study and consider the other alternative options for the mining tailings; if other alternative options cost more expense and more burdens, the resettlement action plan for Tsagaan-Ovoo Bagh must be developed in accordance with the World Bank standard and it is suggested to include it in the remedial resettlement action plan; there was a general lack of participation and especial account has not taken with regard to women and vulnerable peoples participation; due to a lack of complete study of the resettlement coverage, mainly focused on the physically displaced people and neglected the economically displaced people. Some of the mitigation measures include: all affected people residing or grazing land in the mine areas as of cut-off date are entitled to compensation and livelihood restoration measures sufficient to assist them to restore and improve their pre-resettlement and compensation living standards, income earning capacity and/or livestock production levels; winter and spring camps and permanently-used summer-autumn pastures are the basis for inclusion in impact zones as households have legal entitlement to them; lack of legal documentation will not bar affected people from entitlement to such measures; the overall negative impacts of ETT mining on pasture supply are addressed through pastureland management and other support programs for all herders in the soum; and ensure inclusive participation and consultation through promotion of gender equality and inclusion of vulnerable individuals and households.
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